East Village Food Tour

Various, around Houston Street
What better way to tour New York City than to sample local food in the company of a knowledgeable guide? On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you'll learn about New York's food culture and taste some of the city's favorite and most famous flavors, while st... more
What better way to tour New York City than to sample local food in the company of a knowledgeable guide? On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you'll learn about New York's food culture and taste some of the city's favorite and most famous flavors, while strolling through the East Village like a true New Yorker! Your tasting adventure begins in the East Village, where you will meet your group and local food connoisseur. For 2.5 hours you'll be guided through the East Village neighborhood to try a vast selection of delicacies, from juicy hot dogs to old-fashioned egg creams. As you walk from one delicious tasting stop to another, you'll also get to hear the inside scoop and local tips about the famous historic and hip neighborhood and New York. On this fun and delicious food tour you'll visit several tasting stops and East Village eateries and may sample: * Homemade Eastern European style delicacies * Quintessential New York hot dogs * Delectable and unique ice cream flavors * A hot slice of New York style cheese pizza at an authentic neighborhood pizza joint * New York's most popular egg cream * Luscious and creamy cupcakes * Soft steamed dumplings New York City is a melting pot of cultu... more

What better way to tour New York City than to sample local food in the company of a knowledgeable guide? On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you'll learn about New York's food culture and taste some of the city's favorite and most famous flavors, while strolling through the East Village like a true New Yorker!

Your tasting adventure begins in the East Village, where you will meet your group and local food connoisseur. For 2.5 hours you'll be guided through the East Village neighborhood to try a vast selection of delicacies, from juicy hot dogs to old-fashioned egg creams. As you walk from one delicious tasting stop to another, you'll also get to hear the inside scoop and local tips about the famous historic and hip neighborhood and New York.

On this fun and delicious food tour you'll visit several tasting stops and East Village eateries and may sample:

* Homemade Eastern European style delicacies
* Quintessential New York hot dogs
* Delectable and unique ice cream flavors
* A hot slice of New York style cheese pizza at an authentic neighborhood pizza joint
* New York's most popular egg cream
* Luscious and creamy cupcakes
* Soft steamed dumplings

New York City is a melting pot of cultures, so don't miss this unique opportunity to experience its diverse cuisines!


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East Village Description

East Village Food Tour is located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Long before the musical "Rent" brought in legions of pierced, tattooed teenagers from every corner of America (and drove up the rents), the East Village was an eclectic mix of elderly Ukranians and Poles, Dominican and Puerto Rican families, and assorted artists, wanna-be bohemians, punks, their followers, lovers and friends. (Did we leave anyone out?) Largely gone are the heroin dealers, all night parties, punk music extravaganzas and infamous Bagel Tree of the 1980s and early 1990s, but the real landmarks remain, including the Joseph Papp Public Theater, Tompkins Square Park, and Cooper Union. The Public offers some of New York’s finest Off-Broadway Theater as well as Joe’s Pub, with a diverse variety of live shows. Beautiful Tompkins Square Park offers something for everyone, including dog runs, basketball courts, a weekly market, outdoor music events, and occasionally local characters chatting late into the night to infrequent riots. To be fair, few other parks in America have played such an important role in radical or anarchist history. Many long-time residents complain of the neighborhood’s recent gentrification, and skyrocketing rents forced even legendary punk club CBGB's to exit the neighborhood, replaced by a John Varvatos boutique. And while there are truly many new restaurants and boutiques dotting Avenues A, B and C, lots of the famous watering holes, dives, and other unclassifiably scrappy bars remain. Some of our favorites include Mars on lower First Avenue, Zum Schneider on Avenue C, 2A on the corner of Second Street and Avenue A, and Lit Lounge, with its adjoining Fuse Gallery. Make sure to check out the Polish butcher stores on First Avenue and the nearby Italian pastry shops, walk along the Ukranian strip of Second Avenue, try one of the Japanese restaurants on East Ninth Street, and also walk along St. Marks Place, one of New York’s most eclectic streets. East 4th Street's Theater Row boasts cultural buildings which house eight theaters and twelve dance companies as well as a couple of community development groups. Among its members are New York Theater Workshop, La MaMa Experimental Theatre, Rod Rodgers Dance Co., WOW Cafe Theatre, Millennium Film Workshop, Duo Multicultural Arts Center, Teatro Circulo, Downtown Art, Alpha Omega Dance Co., Choices Theater, Teatro IATI, Cooper Square Committee and Cooper Square Mutual Housing Association. The Nuyorican Poets Café is still going strong on East Third Street between Avenues B and C. Since 1973 its mission has been to create a multi-cultural venue that provides a stage for artists traditionally underrepresented in the mainstream media and culture. Poetry slams, theater performances, open jam sessions for hip-hop, poetry and jazz, as well as unique screenplay readings all take place on a weekly basis in this intimate cultural setting. For film buffs, we would be remiss not to mention the Anthology Film Archives on East 2nd Street, a local theater best known for consistently showing the finest in avant-garde and experimental cinema. We also recommend the Landmark Sunshine Cinema on East Houston Street, home away from home for those who enjoy great acoustics and the company of die hard independent film fans. The East Village is also home to the trendy Cooper Square Hotel as well as the charming Gem Hotel, making it a great neighborhood to enjoy your stay in New York.

Info

Various, around Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

Editorial Rating

Tour Admission Cost

Adults: From $47.75
Child: From $32.50

Tour Duration And Additional Info

2 hours 30 minutes
Inclusions:
* Food tasting
* Professional guide

Exclusions:
* Gratuities (optional)
* Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:
* Confirmation will be received at time of booking
* Any dietary requirements/concerns should be notified at the check-out of this tour
* Eateries and itinerary of the tour is subject to change

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